- Parliament suspended the adoption of the legislative instrument to ban the import of certain strategic products
- The suspension follows concerns from the House Minority about a lack of commitment
- The Speaker of the House urged the sector minister to address the concerns before they are raised
Parliament suspended the adoption of the legislative instrument to ban the import of 22 selected strategic products.
The suspension follows the Minority’s concerns about a lack of commitment.
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Among the items targeted by this regulatory initiative are staples such as rice, fruit juices, tripe (also known as yemuadiɛ) and 18 other products. The Minority argued that the regulation is not in the best interest of the country.
The Speaker of the House urged the sector minister to address concerns before they are installed.
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The government’s push for these restrictions is in line with broader economic strategies and is aimed at addressing trade imbalances, domestic production and general financial stability issues.
Trade Secretary KT Hammond he told reporters that the regulation will also shape the import landscape for critical commodities in Ghana.
Here is the full list of “strategic products” that the import restriction will affect if it goes into effect:
- Animal and Vegetable Oil
- Cookies
- Canned tomatoes
- Cement
- Ceramic tiles
- Clothing and Apparel
- Corrugated paper and cardboard
- Fish
- Fruit juices
- Iron and steel
- Margarine
- Mineral water
- Mosquito net and insecticides
- Motor Cars
- Noodles and pasta
- Polymers (Plastics and Plastic Products)
- Poultry
- Rice
- Soaps and detergents
- Refreshment
- Sugar
- tripe (intestines, bladders and stomachs of animals)
Ghanaian musician pleads with Akufo-Addo to do something about import duties
In a separate story, YEN.com.gh reported that singer Wendy Shay, in a tweet, pleaded with the president of Ghana to address the extreme cost of import duties in the country.
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The musician lamented that import duties into the country were excessive, especially on vehicles.
Many Ghanaians agreed with her claim, stating that they had such experiences when importing goods into Ghana.
Ghana bans import of used TVs, refrigerators and 17 other electrical appliances
In the meantime, YEN.com.gh previously reported that the Energy Commission announced new regulations banning the importation of 19 electrical appliances considered substandard.
The regulations came into effect on November 2, 2022. However, the Commission said it would allow a one-year grace period for the market to adjust.
The policy, the Commission explained in a statement on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, is to prevent excessive energy demand from these used electrical appliances imported into Ghana.
Source: YEN.com.gh